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"poor service and rude staff"

About: Finchley Memorial Hospital

My 2 year old son was playing in the bath, he slipped and cut his chin open. My husband decided instead of A&E it might have been quicker to go to Finchley Memorial Hospital. He arrived at 8.15, and was greeted by a very rude receptionist. The nurse took a look at my sons chin told my husband he’d need glue or possibly stitches but as they closed at 9pm they wouldn’t have time and told him to go to Barnet General Hospital A&E. Absolutely appalled in their behaviour, I completely apreciate the NHS and I know how under staffed they are but to turn away a 2 year old he has split his chin open because they want to get home at a decent time is absolutely disgusting. I understand there were others that needed to be seen but they should have closed the doors. Not seen him and then refuse treatment. So disappointing.

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Response from Finchley Memorial Hospital 5 years ago
Finchley Memorial Hospital
Submitted on 24/04/2019 at 13:00
Published on nhs.uk at 14:07


Hello

Thank you for taking time to leave a review.

As a parent I can understand how frustrating and infuriating this must have been to you and your husband as well as distressing for your little boy.

I will raise with staff so they can look at how the actions made a difficult situation much more difficult.

Kind Regards

Richard

Richard Chester - deputy director of patient experience

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